Poet Headphones

POET, the new high-performance planar-magnetic headphones from Meze Audio.

POET is an acoustic work of art, blending cutting-edge Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array technology, a compact open-back design, and luxurious materials for an immersive sound experience. It delivers lush, airy vocals, precise bass impact, and a natural tonality enhanced by refined high-frequency sparkle.

Designed for both performance and comfort, POET features detachable magnetic ear pads and comes with one of Meze's premium hand-braided copper cables, ensuring an ergonomic fit and uncompromised durability.

AUDIBLE EMOTION

A JOURNEY THROUGH INNER WORLDS
At its core, life is a journey of constant transformation. We navigate its peaks and valleys, either looking for purpose or being driven by it. Some events may seem perplexing, noisy. However, there are those that possess an unexplainable, ethereal quality that makes you feel complete. Like a dream. Like poetry.

MUSIC SANCTUARY
POET caresses your audio palate with lush, airy vocals and precise bass impact for a balanced low-end. Its natural tonality is delicately enhanced by subtle hints of sparkle, adding a lively character. Excellent detail retrieval and separation bring your music to life, making POET a harmonious blend of technical finesse and emotive expression.

STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN IN A COMPACT FRAME
POET is a symbol of our dedication to crafting and refining headphones to perfection. It features a blend of high-performance materials that elevates both form and function and includes the top-of-the-line diaphragm technology used in ELITE.

The result: a compact planar-magnetic open-back headphone that excels on all fronts.

HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS, ENVELOPING COMFORT
The intricate patterns featured in the steel grille were carefully selected to elevate the fine audio tuning that we were aiming for. Combined with the magnesium chassis, POET is visually striking and highly durable. The soft suede leather headrest and flexible titanium alloy headband promote exceptional ergonomics, distributing weight evenly for a snug fit that envelops you in comfort, making every listening session a delight.

MAGNETIC EAR PADS
To make your serviceability and pad-swapping experience as easy and accessible as it can be, we’ve integrated the magnetic ear pad system from our 2nd Generation LIRIC into POET as well.

PREMIUM CABLE INCLUDED
A luxurious pair of high-end open-back headphones is never complete without the right cable. That’s why our premium hand-braided copper cable is included with your POET headphones, featuring a 6.3 mm termination to ensure the widest compatibility with desktop setups.

OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AUDIO INNOVATION
RINARO ISODYNAMICS has been at the forefront of planar magnetic technology for over 30 years. With a state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facility in Ukraine, RINARO developed the Isodynamic® Hybrid Array technology, featured in the EMPYREAN, ELITE, LIRIC, and POET headphones.

DESIGNED FOR LIFE
Originating from a sense of responsibility towards the environment and a desire to enhance your experience for as long as possible, we’ve designed the POET to be fully serviceable: from the replaceable earpads to the high-performance materials used, every part of the headphone chassis can be easily disassembled and serviced.

MZ6 ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER
Created by RINARO exclusively for Meze Audio, the MZ6 driver is a celebration of more than 8 years of extensive R&D. It is one of the most advanced and lightweight full-size planar magnetic drivers available to date.

MZ6 CASING
Reinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 10,7 N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.

MZ6 PARUS DIAPHRAGM
A biaxially oriented, semi-crystalline polymer film with a remarkably low weight of 0.06 g and an expansive active area of 3507 mm².

MZ6 HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm, our neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.3 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.

ULTRA LOW DISTORTION
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% in the whole frequency range.

LIGHTWEIGHT
73 g (2.5 oz.) total driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers comfortable prolonged listening sessions in a compact form factor.

ULTRA HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 96 kHz.

SCALED FLAGSHIP ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY
One of the most sophisticated and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world has been scaled down for a compact form factor. 

ADVANTAGES OF A DUAL-DRIVEN VOICE COIL SYSTEM
The Isodynamic® Hybrid Array optimizes sound intensity distribution, particularly at frequencies above 10 kHz, leading to significantly enhanced spatial imaging and precise localization within the reproduced sound field.

SWITCHBACK COIL
Positioned in the upper section of the driver, the switchback coil is optimized for the efficient reproduction of lower frequencies, delivering a robust bass response.

SPIRAL COIL
The spiral coil, placed directly over the ear canal, excels at reproducing mid-to-high frequencies. This positioning enables direct transmission of sound waves into the ear, minimizing time delays and enhancing clarity.

AMTS
Our implementation of the Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System technology relies on a precision-crafted metal component that strategically covers select openings in the driver frame, to effectively attenuate high-frequency peaks for a less fatiguing listening experience.

*POET includes AMTS technology licensed from Dan Clark Audio.

POET features the RINARO MZ6 Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver—a synthesis of the MZ4 and the MZ3SE drivers featured in the award-winning LIRIC and ELITE headphones. This new design aims to deliver a compact yet high-performance experience akin to the ELITE series. Each MZ6 driver is meticulously hand-assembled and tested at RINARO’s industrial facility in Ukraine, ensuring exceptional quality and precision.

ISODYNAMIC is a registered trademark of Rinaro Isodynamics Limited

OVERVIEW

• Driver Type:   Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ6
• Operating Principle:   Open-back
• Ear Coupling:   Circumaural
• Frequency Range:   4 Hz - 96 kHz
• Impedance:   55 Ω
• Sensitivity:   101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
• Maximum SPL:   >130 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):   <0.05%
• Weight:   350 g (12.3 oz.) (whithout ear pads)
• Input Connector:   Dual 3.5 mm TS Jack

MZ6 DRIVER

• Geometrical Shape:   Ovoid
• Size:  92 mm x 63 mm
• Driver Weight:   73 g (2.5 oz)
• Casing:   Fiberglass reinforced polymer
• Diaphragm Type:  Rinaro Parus® [MZ6]
• Active Area:  3,507 mm2
• Diaphragm Weight:  0.06 g
• Acoustic Mass:   6.5 kg/m4
• Lower Frequency Limit:   4 Hz
• Upper Frequency Limit:   96,000 Hz